Water and COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review
Abdulrazak H. Almaliki
Abdulrazak H. Almaliki, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
Manuscript received on 01 May 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 08 May 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 June 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 June 2024 | PP: 1-6 | Volume-12 Issue-7, June 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijese.G257012070624 | DOI: 10.35940/ijese.G2570.12070624
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Abstract: This literature review provides an analytical examination of the complex dynamic between Water and the extraordinary challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The critical synthesis and Evaluation of the selected papers reveal a diverse set of techniques and results, contributing to the research knowledge of the complex interplay between the pandemic and water parameters. Drawing on various studies on the topic, the review presents a critical analysis of 15 articles on water demand that span different areas, including water resilience in the United Kingdom and Ireland, water resource disruptions in India, and other relevant contexts. Moreover, the analysis of varying results and methods highlights common patterns and differences, which outlines the general direction of research on such a significant subject. By examining common issues across different editions, the subject matter of the uncertainty involved becomes more precise and complicated. The results highlight that the pandemic has affected multiple facets of Water globally. Each study offers a distinct perspective, from modeling in Saudi Arabia to researching water quality in Hawai’i during lockdowns. While “Water Sector Resilience in the United Kingdom and Ireland: The COVID-19 Challenge” focuses on adaptation strategies, “Changes in Water Use and wastewater generation influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic: A Case Study of China” examines regional variations. The concluding section describes the outcomes and offers suggestions for a broader understanding of the relationship between water and the pandemic.
Keywords: COVID-19, Water, Pandemic, Complex Dynamic
Scope of the Article: Healthcare Informatics